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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for that special mom in your life (whether it be your mother, wife, sister, friend or someone else)? If she’s a fishing fanatic (or you are), how about some fishing lure earrings? I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Products
Tagged angler, bobbers, deeder the beader, earrings, fisherman, fisherwoman, fishing, floats, gift idea, jewelry, lures, mom, mother's day, spinners, spoons
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Thinking Spring – with naturalscapes on Etsy
Yes, it’s snowing here again in Minnesota on May 3. But I am holding out hope that spring will eventually be here and we will have flowers blooming. In the meantime, I found some beautiful photos from a fellow Etsy … Continue reading
Posted in General Info
Tagged beach, deeder the beader, deederthebeader, Etsy, flowers, naturalscapes, photography, photos, spring
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My Television Debut
Amazingly enough, just a month after I had my first magazine feature, I was contacted by Channel 12, a community cable channel here in the Twin Cities, to do a story about my Rwandan paper beads. Pretty exciting! The story … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Products, Uncategorized
Tagged Africa, channel 12, charity, deeder the beader, deederthebeader, donate, handmade beads, Minneapolis suburbs, northwest metro, paper beads, Rwanda, Twin Cities, women
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Bridesmaid Jewelry – Pretty Purple Clusters
I love it when brides send me photos of their wedding party wearing the jewelry I made for the wedding. It’s so fun to see how everything goes together. Kelly chose one of my popular necklace and earring sets – glass … Continue reading
Posted in Products, Weddings
Tagged accessories, aurora borealis, bridesmaid, cluster, deeder the beader, deederthebeader, earrings, eggplant, jewelry, lavender, lilac, necklace, photo, purple, wedding party
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My First Magazine Article
Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. So much for my New Year’s resolution to do better with my blog! I was recently honored be featured in my first magazine article. Maple Grove Magazine published an article about me and … Continue reading
It’s the time of year for…egg nog!
It’s the Christmas season which means it’s time for egg nog! As I was growing up we’d have small glass of it on Christmas Eve. I sometimes started drinking it as we were decorating the Christmas tree just after Thanksgiving. That way … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes and Tips
Tagged chai tea, Christmas, coffee, drinks, egg nog, holiday nog, Holidays, hot beverage, ice cream, recipe, recipes, seasonal
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Women’s Art Festival – December 15, 2012 – Minneapolis YWCA
This weekend I’ll be attending my final craft show for the season. I am one of 125+ female artists participating in the 20th Annual Women’s Art Festival on December 15, 2012. It will take place a the Minneapolis YWCA (2121 … Continue reading
Posted in Craft Shows
Tagged 20th Annual, bookmarks, christmas ornaments, crafts, deeder the beader, deederthebeader, drink, female artists, food, free admission, fun, hand crafted, handmade, jewelry, Lake Street, live music, Minneapolis, minnesota, plant bling, plant stakes, purse hangers, purse hooks, rosaries, Twin Cities, wine glass charms, women artists, Women's Art Festival, womensartfestival, YWCA
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Kalla Lily Salon Open House – Maple Grove, MN – Nov. 30, 2012
It’s a busy time of year for me! Along with a couple of ongoing gift markets I’m participating in, I will also be at the Kalla Lily Salon in Maple Grove on Friday, November 30, 2012 from 10 a.m. to … Continue reading
Posted in Craft Shows
Tagged jewelry, gifts, minnesota, deederthebeader, deeder the beader, maple grove, decorations, coon rapids, Kalla Lily Salon, open house, happy hour, wine, cheese, makeup
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Beadbury Gift Market – Osseo, MN – now thru December 1, 2012
Going on now thru Saturday, December 1, 2012, the local bead store in Osseo, MN is having their gift market. Stop by during business hours to check out the great handmade gifts for sale. They’re all made by local MN … Continue reading
Posted in Craft Shows
Tagged Beadbury, craft show, crafts, deeder the beader, deederthebeader, gift market, gifts, handcrafted, handmade, Holidays, locally made, minnesota, Osseo, presents
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